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Join us for workshops!

We have some fabulous beading projects coming up! Sign up for some of our workshops and learn helpful techniques, useful tips from our experts and have a lot of fun while you're at it!

Our workshops are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 - 8 PM and Saturdays from 2-4 PM. Just call us (828) 439-9935) or make your reservation online to sign up for the ones that interest you. They are two hours in length so you and your friends can come without interfering with your busy daily routine. Come join us - make new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of others with a common interest.   All class fees include supplies.

Remember...we all were beginners at one time! You too will learn and hone your skills as you go!

February 2

Popcorn and Candy Bracelet

In this class you will learn how to make your own ruffled Peyote stitch beads, mix them with other lampwork and silver beads and then string them all together for a very unique and fun bracelet! The ruffled beads are the popcorn and the lampwork beads are the candy! The unique clasp is made with another lampwork bead and all are made by local artist Keri Newman!

Beginner Class, Thursday, February 2, 6 — 8 pm . . .  $25.00


February 4

Flower Garden Bracelet

Beautiful knotted piece made with micro macramé knots, Swarovski Crystals, lampwork beads and a lovely brass slider with crystals and flowers attached! Mischa will teach you the knot techniques needed to make your one-of-a-kind piece!

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 4, 2 — 4 pm . . .  $25.00


February 9

Crystal "Love" Necklace

Simple yet unique pendant sure to bring sparkles to anyone's eyes! The elegant pendant's topper is made from a blanket of Swarovski crystals and envelop the top of the Swarovski crystal heart as a bail that secures the crystal to the chain. Make one for yourself or as a gift! Perfect for Valentines!

Beginner Class, Thursday, February 9, 6 — 8 pm . . .  $25.00



February 11

Soft Hug Necklace

 This necklace is designed and taught by local beading artist Linda Costner!  It is so soft and light you won't even know it's there except for all the compliments you will get! This is truly a beautiful pattern and makes up very quickly once you get started.  An array of color schemes will be available for your choices! 

 

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 11, 2 — 4 pm . . .  $25.00

February 16

Infinity Bracelet

Designed in an infinity figure eight motif, this bracelet uses size 11 and bugle seed beads you will stitch together to the desired length of bracelet you need. You will also learn to add a clasp that makes just the right finishing touch for the color combination you will choose!

Beginner Class, Thursday, February 16,  6 — 8 pm . . .  $25.00

February 18

Wire Working with Darren!

In this class, Darren will teach you to twist, coil and wrap wire with beads added into a beautiful pendant. There will be color choices in both wire and beads so you can match with outfits of like colors! 

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 18,  11 — 1:00 pm . . .  $25.00

February 18

Polymer Clay with Tyrone!

 Learn to mix and smooth colors of clay with a pasta machine to make these glamorous earrings as large or small as you wish! The sparkles are a "secret" so come find out what!!!!

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 18, 2 — 4 pm . . .  $25.00

February 23

Beads on a Wire Earrings

These little earrings are so elegant and stylish!  Diane will show you how to make them in a snap. If you have time, you can make more for gifts others can enjoy as well! A little wrapping, a little bending and shaping and voila!  Various color choices will be available to choose in both the wire and beads to be used.

Intermediate Class, Thursday, February 23, 6 — 8 pm . . .  $25.00

February 25

Wire circles, Shapes and Wraps Bracelet

Come learn to make different shape links, swirls and dangles by wrapping, hammering and forming wire!  (Take out some stress too!) Then, using jumprings you will connect all the pieces to form a very unique and special bracelet of your own design!!! Local artist Diane Enger will be helping you make your own designs!

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 25, 2 — 4 pm . . .  $25.00


February 25

Finish a Project Day

Call to let us know you are coming, bring an unfinished project from one of our classes along with the instruction sheet and we will help you get it finished!  You must call and let us know you are coming so we will be prepared!

Beginner Class, Saturday, February 25,  2 4 pm . . .  FREE

A deposit of ½ of the price of the class is to be paid before the day of the class, please.

 

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